1969 Ford Bronco VIN Decoder
Last Updated February 23, 2024 | Kevin BrentLooking for components to restore your vintage '69 Bronco can present a challenge. Understanding the original parts that came with your '69 Bronco model is essential for preserving its functionality and maintaining its authenticity. Fortunately, you can acquire this valuable information by decoding your Bronco's VIN and data plate.
Deciphering the data plate lets you identify important details such as the series, body style, transmission, axle ratio, and color of your '69 Bronco. Additionally, the vehicle's VIN will provide you with the engine code. You can use this data to refurbish your Bronco to its original condition while also identifying any aftermarket components.
1969 Bronco VIN Number Location
The easiest place to find your 1969 Bronco's VIN number is on the frame rail. It's located beneath the engine, before the firewall. Depending on your engine configuration, reading the VIN from inside the engine bay may be difficult. If this is the case, turn the wheel as far to the right as possible and use a camera to take a picture behind the wheel well, above the frame rail. You might have better access to the VIN stamp from behind the wheel.
1969 Bronco VIN Plate Location
The full VIN plate, which includes codes containing your '69 Bronco's production information, is inside the face of the glove compartment door. The top line of the data plate displays the following code categories: color, type, body, transmission, axle, and DSO.
| Color | Code | Sample | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raven Black | A | ||
| Royal Maroon | B | ||
| Sky View Blue | E | ||
| Chrome Yellow | G | ||
| Cordova | H | ||
| Empire Yellow | K | ||
| Wimbledon White | M | ||
| Norway | N | ||
| Boxwood Green | P | ||
| Candyapple Red | T | ||
| Lunar Green | U | ||
| Reef Aqua | Y | ||
| New Lime | 2 | ||
| Pebble Beige | 6 | ||
| Harbor Blue | 7 |
1969 Bronco Trim Packages
| Feature | Sport |
|---|---|
| Exterior | |
| Dual Windshield Wipers | S |
| Windshield Washers | S |
| LH Outside Mirror | S |
| Argent-Painted Grille with Bright Aluminum Trim Surround and FORD Letters | S |
| Chrome Headlight Rings | S |
| Chrome Windshield and Window Trim | S |
| Chrome Taillight Bezels | S |
| Chrome Tailgate Release Handle | S |
| Front & Rear Chrome Bumpers | S |
| Front Chrome Bumper Guards (w/ Chrome Bumpers Only) | S |
| “Sport Bronco” Emblem | S |
| Bright Metal Wheel Covers (15-Inch Wheels Only) | S |
| Interior | |
| Parchment Vinyl Simulated-Carpet Front Floor Mat with Bright Metal Retainers | S |
| Vinyl-Covered Door Trim Panels with Bright Metal Moldings | S |
| Satin-Finish Instrument Panel Molding | S |
| Cigar-Cigarette Lighter | S |
| Satin-Finish Horn Ring | S |
| Fresh Air Heater & Defroster | S |
Related: Learn more about what came standard with your 1969 Bronco's trim package.
| Code | Month |
|---|---|
| D82000 - D95999 | August 1968 |
| D96000 - E09999 | September 1968 |
| E10000 - E23999 | October 1968 |
| E24000 - E37999 | November 1968 |
| E38000 - E51999 | December 1968 |
| E52000 - E65999 | January 1969 |
| E66000 - E79999 | February 1969 |
| E80000 - E93999 | March 1969 |
| E94000 - F07999 | April 1969 |
| F08000 - F21999 | May 1969 |
| F22000 - F35999 | June 1969 |
| F36000 - F49999 | July 1969 |
| F50000 - F63999 | August 1969 |
| District Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 11 | Boston |
| 13 | New York |
| 15 | Newark |
| 16 | Philadelphia |
| 17 | Washington |
| 21 | Atlanta |
| 22 | Charlotte |
| 24 | Jacksonville |
| 25 | Richmond |
| 27 | Cincinnati |
| 28 | Louisville |
| 32 | Cleveland | 33 | Detroit |
| 34 | Indianapolis |
| 35 | Lansing |
| 37 | Buffalo |
| 38 | Pittsburgh |
| 41 | Chicago |
| 43 | Milwaukee |
| 44 | Twin Cities |
| 45 | Davenport |
| 51 | Denver | 53 | Kansas City |
| 54 | Omaha |
| 55 | St. Louis |
| 61 | Dallas |
| 62 | Houston |
| 63 | Memphis |
| 64 | New Orleans |
| 65 | Oklahoma City |
| 71 | Los Angeles |
| 72 | San Jose |
| 73 | Salt Lake City |
| 74 | Seattle | 75 | Phoenix |
| 81 | Ford of Canada |
| 83 | Government |
| 84 | Home Office Reserve |
| 85 | American Red Cross |
| 89 | Transportation Services |
| 90 | Export |
| B1 | Ford of Canada - Central |
| B2 | Ford of Canada - Eastern |
| B3 | Ford of Canada - Atlantic |
| B4 | Ford of Canada - Midwestern |
| B6 | Ford of Canada - Western |
| B7 | Ford of Canada - Pacific |
| I1-I7 | Export |
| Axle Code | Gear Ratio | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4.11 | 2780 lb. |
| 4 | 4.57 | 2780 lb. |
| 5 | 4.11 | 3300 lb. |
| 6 | 4.57 | 3300 lb. |
| 8 | 3.50 | 3300 lb. |
| 18 | 3.50 | 2780 lb. |
| 19 | 3.50 | 3300 lb. |
| A3 | 4.11 LS | 2780 lb. |
| A4 | 4.57 LS | 2780 lb. |
| A5 | 4.11 LS | 3300 lb. |
| A6 | 4.57 LS | 3300 lb. |
| B8 | 3.50 LS | 2780 lb. |
| B9 | 3.50 LS | 3300 lb. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| C | 3 Speed Direct |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| L | Michigan Truck |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| U14 | Pickup (Includes Sports Pickup) |
| U15 | Wagon (Includes Sports Wagon) |
| Engine Code | Engine Type | Displacement | Bore | Stroke | Compression Ratio | Horsepower |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Inline-6 | 170 CID | 3.5" | 2.94" | 9.1:1 | 89 hp @ 3,800 RPM |
| G | V-8 | 302 CID | 4.00" | 3.00" | 9.5:1 | 150 hp @ 4,400 RPM |
Use Our 1969 Bronco VIN Decoder to Jumpstart Your Restoration
Once you've successfully decoded the data plate of your 1969 Bronco, you'll gain a better grasp of the original features that came with your vehicle. Use our 1969 Bronco parts page to discover all the restoration components needed to restore your classic Bronco. Check it out below. sign up for our newsletterto receive helpful guides, tools, and content like this.
If you want to see what came stock on other first-gen Broncos, check out the VIN and data plate information for these Bronco years: 1966, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977.
Sources: 1969 Ford Buyer's Digest, Ford Heritage
Image Credit: Ford Heritage
